Broncos kicker David Treadwell, left, celebrates with Kubiak after Treadwell's field goal beat the Oilers on Jan. 4, 1992, in a playoff game in Denver. Kubiak played nine years in the NFL, all with the Broncos.

Broncos kicker David Treadwell, left, celebrates with Kubiak after Treadwell's field goal beat the Oilers on Jan. 4, 1992, in a playoff game in Denver. Kubiak played nine years in the NFL, all with the Broncos.

Gary Kubiak, center, is splashed with water by DeMeco Ryans (out of photo), Mario Williams (90) and Anthony Weaver (92) after the Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 17-15 on Oct. 1, 2006 to give Kubiak his first win as Texans coach. less

Gary Kubiak, center, is splashed with water by DeMeco Ryans (out of photo), Mario Williams (90) and Anthony Weaver (92) after the Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 17-15 on Oct. 1, 2006 to give Kubiak his first ... more

Gary Kubiak walks off the field after the Texans defeated the Cleveland Browns 14-6 in the 2006 season finale. The Texans finished the season with a 6-10 record.

Gary Kubiak walks off the field after the Texans defeated the Cleveland Browns 14-6 in the 2006 season finale. The Texans finished the season with a 6-10 record.

Photo: Steve Campbell, Houston Chronicle

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From left to right: Gary Kubiak, owner Bob McNair, quarterback Matt Schaub and general manager Rick Smith pose a photo during the news conference announcing Schaub's new contract. The Texans acquired the quarterback in March 2007 trade with the Atlanta Falcons. less

From left to right: Gary Kubiak, owner Bob McNair, quarterback Matt Schaub and general manager Rick Smith pose a photo during the news conference announcing Schaub's new contract. The Texans acquired the ... more

Gary Kubiak gives instructions to Matt Schaub during a 26-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 30, 2007. Schaub threw nine touchdown passes and nine interceptions in 11 starts during his first season with the Texans. less

Gary Kubiak gives instructions to Matt Schaub during a 26-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 30, 2007. Schaub threw nine touchdown passes and nine interceptions in 11 starts during his first season with ... more

Texans running back Chris Brown throws the infamous "halfback pass" which was intercepted in the fourth quarter of the Texans' 23-18 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 6, 2009. The play call was one of the most scrutinized decision's of Kubiak's tenure with the Texans. less

Texans running back Chris Brown throws the infamous "halfback pass" which was intercepted in the fourth quarter of the Texans' 23-18 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 6, 2009. The play call was one of ... more

Texans fan Kris Mitchell dons a paper bag outside Reliant Stadium before the 2010 season finale. Mitchell was one of three "protesters" outside the stadium calling for Texans head coach Gary Kubiak to be fired.

Texans fan Kris Mitchell dons a paper bag outside Reliant Stadium before the 2010 season finale. Mitchell was one of three "protesters" outside the stadium calling for Texans head coach Gary Kubiak to be fired.

Gary Kubiak receives a Gatorade bath after the Texans rallied to score in the final minute to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-19 on Dec. 11, 2011. With the victory, the Texans clinched their first postseason berth and first AFC South division title in franchise history. less

Gary Kubiak receives a Gatorade bath after the Texans rallied to score in the final minute to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-19 on Dec. 11, 2011. With the victory, the Texans clinched their first postseason ... more

Gary Kubiak holds up a ball while talking to his players and coaches in the locker room after the win over the Bengals.

Gary Kubiak holds up a ball while talking to his players and coaches in the locker room after the win over the Bengals.

Photo: Bill Baptist, Houston Texans

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Gary Kubiak calls a play during the fourth quarter of the Texans' 31-10 AFC wildcard playoff win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Jan. 7, 2012. The win was the franchise's first playoff victory. less

Gary Kubiak calls a play during the fourth quarter of the Texans' 31-10 AFC wildcard playoff win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Jan. 7, 2012. The win was the franchise's first playoff ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Gary Kubiak talks with quarterback T.J. Yates during the Texans' 20-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional playoff round on Jan. 15, 2012.

Gary Kubiak talks with quarterback T.J. Yates during the Texans' 20-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional playoff round on Jan. 15, 2012.

Gary Kubiak went with the buzz cut look for the start of training camp in 2012.

Gary Kubiak went with the buzz cut look for the start of training camp in 2012.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Connor Barwin liked it so much that he got the "Kubiak cut" too.

Connor Barwin liked it so much that he got the "Kubiak cut" too.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Former Texan Mario Williams greets Gary Kubiak after the Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 21-9 on Nov. 4, 2012. 2012 was the best season in franchise history as they posted a 12-4 record, won the AFC South for a second straight year and reached the divisional round of the playoffs. less

Former Texan Mario Williams greets Gary Kubiak after the Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 21-9 on Nov. 4, 2012. 2012 was the best season in franchise history as they posted a 12-4 record, won the AFC South for ... more

For the second straight season, the Texans were bounced from the playoffs in the divisional round, this time by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

For the second straight season, the Texans were bounced from the playoffs in the divisional round, this time by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Gary Kubiak collapsed on the field and suffered a mini-stroke during halftime of the Texans' 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2013.

Gary Kubiak collapsed on the field and suffered a mini-stroke during halftime of the Texans' 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2013.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Wade Phillips served as the Texans interim head coach in place of Gary Kubiak for the Texans' 27-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 10, 2013.

Wade Phillips served as the Texans interim head coach in place of Gary Kubiak for the Texans' 27-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 10, 2013.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Gary Kubiak coached from the press box in a pair of Texans' home losses to the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Gary Kubiak coached from the press box in a pair of Texans' home losses to the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Gary Kubiak returned to the sidelines for the Texans' 34-31 loss to the New England Patriots on Dec. 1, 2013.

Gary Kubiak returned to the sidelines for the Texans' 34-31 loss to the New England Patriots on Dec. 1, 2013.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Gary Kubiak kneels on the sidelines during the second half of the Texans' 27-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 5, 2013. The loss was the team's 11 straight. Kubiak was relieved of his duties the following day ending his eight-year run as Texans' head coach. less

Gary Kubiak kneels on the sidelines during the second half of the Texans' 27-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 5, 2013. The loss was the team's 11 straight. Kubiak was relieved of his duties the ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Fifty-two days after being fired as head coach of the Texans, the Baltimore Ravens announced the hiring of Kubiak as offensive coordinator. Kubiak's friend Rick Dennison was also hired as Baltimore's quarterbacks coach. less

Fifty-two days after being fired as head coach of the Texans, the Baltimore Ravens announced the hiring of Kubiak as offensive coordinator. Kubiak's friend Rick Dennison was also hired as Baltimore's ... more

Photo: Patrick Semansky, Associated Press

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